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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
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as in person
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
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as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I now pronounce you man and wife
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as in police
a body of officers of the law
the crowd of onlookers quickly scattered when the man arrived on the scene
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Recent Examples of man
Also toward the film’s climax, the Wizard’s mechanical mask may be considered frightening — before, as in The Wizard of Oz, a harmless man (Jeff Goldblum) emerges from behind its curtain.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Denzel Washington has clarified his initial remarks regarding his character kissing another man in new film Gladiator II, but the scene eventually being cut.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Ever since, a pandemic of lookalike competitions has swept the globe, prompting clusters of men with the vaguest resemblances to our favorite celebrities to gather in parks all over.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Loading your audio article SAN FRANCISCO — The Hayward man behind an iconic 2021 sideshow photograph has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing guns that police found during a raid of his residence, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Denzel Washington has clarified his initial remarks regarding his character kissing another man in new film Gladiator II, but the scene eventually being cut.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Ever since, a pandemic of lookalike competitions has swept the globe, prompting clusters of men with the vaguest resemblances to our favorite celebrities to gather in parks all over.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Loading your audio article SAN FRANCISCO — The Hayward man behind an iconic 2021 sideshow photograph has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing guns that police found during a raid of his residence, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
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In fact, some big trainer guys are even calling it the ultimate Samba alternative.Adam Cheung, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2024
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The 45, the 5, the 11— those guys showed up with like 30 more points than me in every round.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Metro Boomin’s mother, Leslie Wayne, was killed by her boyfriend in a murder-suicide in 2022.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Avery’s boyfriend, Cameron (Jon Rudnitsky), is some sort of nattering cryptcurrency bro.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Zach Thomas became the 18th person to have been employed by the Miami Dolphins to have gained entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he was inducted last year.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Curiously, the person sitting across from him appears to be Mel’s biological father Everett so the two father-figure men in her life seem to have come together for her big day.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kristen O’Connor Davis Kristen O’Connor Davis, who attended alongside her husband, country songwriter Jordan Davis, chose a flowing black gown that balanced elegance with bold detailing.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Vassos released that, too, as well as her fear of falling in love and not honoring her late husband's memory.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm, according to police records.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Nelson entered the restaurant about 10:38 a.m. with a gun and fired at least one shot, according to a news release from the Fort Smith police.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The call described the victim as a Dash bus driver who was being followed by a 38-year-old male in a white Maserati, police said.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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In primates, a similar pattern has been observed, with competition linked to a spike in testosterone in males under threat of losing a mate.New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
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Currently in domestic bliss with longtime beau A$AP Rocky and their two sons, RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, Riri has popped back into music for two major moments since the turn of the decade.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Megan Fox is pregnant and expecting a very emo baby with her on-and-off beau Machine Gun Kelly (or, sorry, mgk).Justin Curto, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Paired with regular cleaning, that simple action can extend the life of your bed.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Simon was sentenced to what amounts to life in prison, as well as an additional 10 years.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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